Ch. 3 Bontrager's Self Test: Abdomen
Paralytic ileus
Another term describing a nonmechanical bowel obstruction is:
Retroperitoneum
Duodenum
ascites
An abdominal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity is called:
ulcerative colitis
A chronic disease involving inflammation of the large intestine is:
sonography
A patient comes in the ER with possible gallstones. The patient is in severe pain. Which of the following imaging modalities or projections provides the quickest method for confirming the presence of gallstones?
identify current inflammation
A patient comes into the ER with the history of Crohn's disease. An acute abdomen series is ordered on the patient. What is the reason for this order?
Left lateral decubitus
A patient comes to the radiology department with a clinical history of ascites. The patient is unable to stand or sit erect. Which projection best demonstrates this condition?
AP erect abdomen
A patient comes to the radiology department with a clinical history of pneumoperitoneum. The patient is able to stand. Which one of the following projections best demonstrates this condition?
dorsal decubitus
A patient with a clinical history of a possible umbilical hernia comes to the radiology department. The KUB is inconclusive. Which additional projection can be taken to help confirm the diagnosis?
iliac crest
An important anatomic landmark that is commonly used to locate the center of the abdomen is the:
AP erect abdomen
A patient with possible ileus enters the emergency room. The physician orders an acute abdominal series. The patient can stand. Which specific position best demonstrates air/fluid levels in the abdomen?
left lateral decubitus
A patient with possible perforated bowel caused by trauma enters the ER. The patient is unable to stand. What projection best demonstrates any possible free air in the abdomen?
Rotation toward the right
A radiograph of an AP projection of the abdomen reveals that the right iliac wing is wider than the left. What type of positioning error was involved?
Retroperitoneum
Adrenal glands
RLQ
Appendix
Retroperitoneum
Ascending colon
ileocecal valve
At the junction of the small and large intestine is the:
Intraperitoneum
Cecum
RLQ
Cecum
diaphragm
Free air in the intraabdominal cavity rises to the level of the______________in a patient who is in the erect position.
pneumoperitoneum
Free air or gas in the peritoneal cavity
Intraperitoneum
Gallbladder
RUQ
Gallbladder
diaphragm
If the PA chest projection is not performed for the acute abdomen series, centering for the erect abdomen projection must include the:
Intraperitoneum
Jejunum
Intraperitoneum
Liver
RUQ
Liver
upon expiration
Most abdominal projections are taken:
Infraperitoneum
Ovaries
RUQ and LUQ
Pancreas
Retroperitoneum
Pancreas
RUQ
Right colic flexure
LLQ
Sigmoid colon
LUQ
Spleen
LUQ
Stomach
peritoneum
The double-walled membrane lining the abdominal cavity is called the:
duodenum
The first portion of the small intestine is called the:
ureter
The kidneys are connected to the bladder by way of the:
Intussusception
The telescoping of a section of bowel into another loop is called:
greater trochanter
To identify the inferior margin of the abdomen, the technologist can palpate the symphysis pubis or:
Infraperitoneum
Urinary bladder
short exposure time
What controls involuntary motion of a young, pediatric patient during abdominal radiography?
Nuclear medicine
What following alternative imaging modalities is most effectively used to evaluate GI motility and reflux?
5 minutes
What is the minimum amount of time a patient should be upright before taking a projection to demonstrate intra-abdominal free air?
mesentery
What structure connects the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall.
psoas muscles
What structure is seen on a properly exposed KUB?
gallbladder
What structure stores and releases bile?
close collimation
What technical factor is essential when using computed radiography to insure a high-quality image is produced?
ileus
Which one of the following conditions is demonstrated radiographically as distended, air-filled loops of small bowel?
ascites
Which one of the following conditions is demonstrated radiographically as general abdominal haziness?
78 kV, grid, 40-inch SID
Which one of the following sets of exposure factors would be the best for abdominal radiography (average sized adult)?
left hypochondriac
Which region of the abdomen contains the spleen?
left lateral decubitus
Which specific decubitus position of the abdomen should be used in an acute abdomen series if the patient cannot stand?
